MYERS FUNERAL HOME

Kyle Buchanan was born on June 25, 1945, and on October 03, 2024 he joined those who went home before him; his parents, Isham and Molly Buchanan; and sister, Laverne Jones. He leaves behind his wife of 42 years, Vicki Lambert Buchanan; sons, Bryan (Nancy), Ethan Buchanan, and Darrell Watts (Laura); granddaughter, Kadie Buchanan; sister, Loretta Brewer; several nieces and nephews. Kyle was a kind, loving, hard working man. Many people knew him as a friend always ready to lend a helping hand. Thank you to his friends and family who came by in his final weeks. A special thank you to Lisa and D.J at Gentiva Hospice for a giving dignity in his final days. There will be no formal service at...

Homer R. "Rick" Jenkins, age 78, of Maryville, TN, passed away, Monday, March 11, 2024 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents, Newell and Sarah Jenkins and his daughter, Joy Jenkins Barnett. Rick was born in Blount County and raised in the Mentor Community. He retired from Alcoa Aluminum Company after 30 years of service, and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Rick lived life to the fullest every day, whether he was at the beach, lake or anywhere with a good meal. He was an active member in the local car community and had a true passion for classic cars and motorcycles. You could always see him driving around in his red 1946 Chevrolet pick-up truck. No...

Wendy Michelle Oliver, age 58, of Maryville, TN passed away, Sunday, October 22, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hershel and Pauline Pyles; and son Justin Shoupes. Wendy spent her free time playing word games, sudoku, and crossword puzzles. She loved listening to country music on the radio. Her family was her world, she loved each of them dearly. The greatest joy in her life was her grandchildren, she treasured the time spent with them making crafts. Wendy's memory will be cherished by those she leaves behind. She is survived by her husband of 30 loving years, Timothy Oliver; sons, Dustin Oliver, Bobby Shoupes, Robert Shoupes, and Josh Shoupes; grandchildren, Kaylee Oliver...

Elizabeth Sharon Anne Manning Chadwell, age 79, of Knoxville, passed away Monday June 5, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 1, 1943 at Evans Hospital in Middlesboro, Kentucky to the proud parents Charlie and Agnes Brooks Manning. Sharon grew up on a hillside farm, building character by cutting iron weeds and blackberry briars. She met her sweetheart in high school. Secretly eloping a few years later to marry; they have been happily married for 58 years. Throughout her adult life, Sharon taught 26 years; starting out as a history teacher at Rule High School, but the majority of her career and influence was spent as a kindergarten teacher in Tellico...

Joy Jenkins Barnett, age 56, of Maryville, TN, passed away, Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, John and "Granny" Bishop and parental grandparents, Newell and Sarah Jenkins. She is survived by her husband, David Barnett; son, Jackson Barnett; very special step-daughter, Briana Barnett; mother and step-father, Vivian and Kenny Phelps; father and step-mother, Rick and Linda Jenkins; half-sister, Kelly Davis; dear friend, Dana "DeLozier" Langford; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. A private celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Myers Funeral Home is in charge...